State of Origin will once again capture the Australian sporting public’s attention at a time when it is wallpapering the cracks in the NRL, writes Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds.
Category: ABC News – Brisbane Latest Updates
Wheelie-popping motorcyclist snapped exceeding speed limit 10 times: police
A motorcyclist allegedly caught on speed cameras repeatedly exceeding the speed limit on a 100kph stretch of road in Brisbane is ordered to appear in court, while the unregistered vehicle is confiscated by Queensland police.
'She called me a bitch': Lorna Jane boss responds to bullying claims
The Lorna Jane area manager accused of bullying a former store manager repeatedly denies that she ever made any hurtful remarks to or about her, a Brisbane court hears.
Thurston 'devastated' after being ruled out of Origin I
Johnathan Thurston is ruled out of State of Origin I because of his shoulder injury, with the Queensland Maroons making the call on his availability earlier than expected.
Tougher Uber laws in Queensland aim to level playing field
Ride booking services like Uber must be licensed and pay annual licence fees in Queensland now that new laws have passed through State Parliament.
Qld to introduce tougher laws to crack down on construction site dangers
The Queensland Government will today introduce new laws giving the construction watchdog stronger powers to refuse or cancel licences to builders with a poor safety record.
'Boyd wouldn't know what a line break was': Katter slams Origin selectors over Slater snub
In a stunning outburst and showcase of his rugby league nous, Federal MP Bob Katter savages the Queensland Origin selectors for snubbing the “shafted” Billy Slater in favour of Darius Boyd.
Families left with $15 a day for food, bills: Salvos report
An alarming number of disadvantaged Australian families are struggling to afford to feed their children, data from a Salvation Army report reveals.
'Nearly half' of imported raw prawns were infected with white spot, senators hear
A senator describes the lack of white spot disease detection in imported prawns as “a catastrophic collapse” of biosecurity arrangements.
Blues won't venture into Queensland until day before Origin I
NSW is adopting a hit-and-run approach in the lead-up to Origin I, not venturing across the border until the day before the state-v-state opening grudge match.